AC and TAC-P

Airspace Control

In the sphere of TAC-C2, Airspace Control relates to the co-ordination of units to facilitate another operation, usually on the surface. There may be some cross over with TAC-P, especially where TLS or CAS Operations are concerned.

In the event that a TAC-P and AWACS/ASAC positions are utilised, the Airspace Control ACA may be utilised to offload some of the traffic from the AWACS unit within airspace delegated to the ACA without overloading the TAC-P.

As ACAs are predominantly in support of surface operations, these are likely to operate within established SUA, or outside controlled airspace. It is strongly recommended that a NOTAM is published for any operations not operating within SUA.

TAC-P Support

When ACAs are working in support of TAC-Ps, it is imperative that the ACA liaises with the TAC-P to ensure appropriate holds are utilised to keep aircraft clear of the TAC-P AO. This is the same for CAS and TTO.

Ingress and egress routes with nominated visual holds will likely be established and briefed accordingly by the TAC-P to the ACA.